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Chinese Consulate in Perth, Australia

Great news! From July 1, 2024 to the end of 2025, Australian citizens are granted a 15-day visa-free entry to China. Since Nov. 30, 2024, the visa-free stay has been extended to 30 days and exchange visits are also allowed.

Procedure for Application at CVASC/by Post
Visa Fees

Consul General: Mr Long Dingbin
Address: 45 Brown Street, East Perth, W.A .6004, Australia
Website: http://perth.china-consulate.org/eng/

Consular Office of Chinese Consulate in Perth

Tel: 0061-8-92218933 for consultation, 9:00 - 11:30, 14:00 - 16:30
0061-8-92213729 for consular protection, 9:00 - 11:30, 14:00 - 16:30
Email: perth@csm.mfa.gov.cn
Office hours: 09:00-12:00 Monday-Friday (except holidays)

China Visa Application Service Center (CVASC)

Applications from ordinary passport holders should be submitted to the CVASC. The Consulate-General does not accept ordinary applications. Online appointment is needed.

Detailed information about the CVASC:
Office Address: Ground Floor, 256 Adelaide Terrace, Perth WA 6000 (Entrance via Victoria Ave)
Postal Address: P.O. Box 3090, East Perth, WA 6892 (Postal application only)
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, closed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.
Application Submission: 9:00 -13:00
Payment and Passport Collection: 13:00-15:00
Phone: 08 9220 3800 (12:00 -16:00)
E-mail: perthcenter@visaforchina.org

Please note that applicants holding diplomatic, service or official passport, or who are qualified to apply for the diplomatic, service, or courtesy visa, or who apply for Hong Kong SAR visa/entry permit, Chinese passport, travel document, notarization or legalization should still submit the application directly to the Consulate-General as usual without making online appointment.

Method of application, payment and time for processing

1. Applicants aged 14-70 need to submit their applications to the CVASC in person.

2. Regular processing time takes 4 working days. The Center offers express service and rush service.

3. Online appointment is needed at CVASC's website.

4. Applicants are required to pay when collecting passport. Cash, money order, company cheque, debit card, and credit card (Visa and Master card) are acceptable. However, for mail service, cash is not acceptable.

2024 Holiday Schedule of the CVASC in Perth

Festival	Date	Day
New Year's Day	January 1	Monday
Australia National Day	January 26	Friday
Chinese New Year	February 12 - 14	Monday - Wednesday
Labour Day (WA)	March 4	Monday
Good Friday	March 29	Friday
Easter Sunday and Monday	March 31 - April 1	Sunday - Monday
Anazc Day	April 25	Thursday
International Labor Day	May 1	Wednesday
Western Australia Day	June 3	Monday
Mid-Autumn Day	September 17	Tuesday
King's Birthday (WA)	September 23	Monday
Chinese National Day	September 28 - October 2	Saturday - Wednesday
Christmas & Boxing Day	December 25 - 26	Wednesday - Thursday

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- Last updated on Dec. 03, 2024 by Gabby Li -

Questions & Answers on Chinese Consulate in Perth

Asked by David Hunt from AUSTRALIA | Feb. 06, 2024 17:57

Email request

Answers (1)

Answered by Harry | Feb. 06, 2024 23:43

The email is: perth

csm.mfa.gov.cn

Asked by Richard Govan from AUSTRALIA | Feb. 06, 2023 18:08

Travel Documents

My wife who is a Chinese Citizen will be travelling from Singapore to Nanning via Spring Airlines on 25/03/2023.
Does she require Nucleic Acid Testing documentation, or is PCR testing documentation sufficient?

Answers (1)

Answered by Dennis | Feb. 08, 2023 17:41

She needs to submit Nucleic Acid Testing documentation instead of PCR testing.

Asked by Lynne Harman from SHANGHAI PUDONG AIRPORT (PVG) | Feb. 11, 2020 15:52

is there refund for rentry visas if trip canceled

Answers (1)

Answered by Monica from AUSTRALIA | Feb. 11, 2020 19:14

Sorry, but no refund for visas.

Asked by Stephen Lim from AUSTRALIA | Jul. 08, 2019 01:21

My Australian passport expire 9th Jan 2022. My passport have only 4 empty pages left

Do I need a new passport to apply for a Chinese Visa? I am touring China (chartered tour, Scenic Luxury Cruises and Tours) from 9th Oct to 3rd November 2019

Answers (1)

Answered by Serena from USA | Jul. 08, 2019 20:14

Dear, as I know, you don't need to apply for a new passport.

Asked by Stojan Lemut from AUSTRALIA | Jun. 26, 2019 02:37

What is a passport validity requirement – 6 months before entry or 6 months after return from China?

Answers (1)

Answered by Nancy from USA | Jun. 26, 2019 20:31

You just need to have at least 6 months remaining validity when applying.